When I think of African-American heroes, I think of people who have made a statement with their lives and did not just live it like a normal person. I could name one million people who come to mind when I say African-American hero. 

Do you guys like girls volleyball? Because if you do, here’s news about our Friendship Woodridge Middle School Volleyball Team. This year’s team was very good and they were very close to being in the championship. The 2016-2017 coach is Ms. Woodside. 

On Monday, January 9, 2017, I along with five other scholars at Tech Prep had the chance to attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Hidden Champions Award Luncheon. There were five different honorees: Scottie Irving, Monica Watts, Davina Callahan, Eric Weaver, and Thomas Penny. Martin Luther King III and Ward 8’s new Councilman Trayon White were there. 

In my opinion, President Barack Obama is the first African-American President who has been given an opportunity to show that he knows what is best for America and the world.  During his presidency he constantly demonstrated that he was a president for the people.  During his final days in office he is continuing to demonstrate his position of “democracy for all”.  

December 21, 2016. The kindergarteners had an awesome play which was presented to the school before the holidays. It was so joyful and extremely funny to see the scholars in action. 

On Saturday, January 7th, DC saw snow for the first time in the New Year. It wasn’t much, but a dusting to cover the grass. The streets were treated very well with salt. I think there was more salt than actual snow this time. DC really stepped it up this year by planning ahead. 

January 11, 2017.  Last night’s Golden Globe sparked a lot of attention. Meryl Streep accepted the Cecil B. De Mille Award for excellence in acting and performing in roles that have won her a number of Oscars. 

On December 22nd, 8th graders from Tech Prep middle school went to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 

Winter is a great time of year....

On November 30th, Legendary bass player Larry Graham performed at the Stratford Auditorium in honor of Concerts for Causes. Dionel Grice, Jewel Lake and I had the honor of attending this concert. We also received new instruments from Concerts for Causes on stage.

On, December 17th in Baltimore, Maryland, our first winter storm hit in a big way knocking out power, and causing hundreds of accidents. But, one major catastrophe due to the icy roads was the 67-car-pileup on Interstate 95, which involved a huge tanker explosion.

Video by FNN Summer Enrichment Production Crew. 

Some of my classmates at Friendship Public Charter School Online (FPCSO) recently visited the Museum of Natural History to study the natural world.  We attended this field trip, which was open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with our learning coaches.  

On Thursday, December 8th, the art and music department put on a spectacular winter concert! Mr. Terrell, the art teacher put on a jaw dropping art display. There were pictures of snowflakes, Santa Claus, and candy canes throughout the auditorium.... 

Are you late getting your Christmas shopping complete? Sounds much like thousands of people just a week before Christmas. Don’t panic, there is still time to put a smile on your child’s faces. There is no need to spend long hours in a mall and going from store to store looking for that special toy for that picky child.

The entire Pre-K classes at Woodridge baked up goodies and sweets for the holiday season. Posters were displayed all over the school to announce delicious treats made by three and four year olds along with their parents. Home-baked goods will always sell best and taste best. 

Friendship Woodridge 7th and 8th graders wrote a letter to President Barack Obama explaining how the students felt about Columbus Day. Many scholars contemplated if there was even a point to write to President Obama. Why? He’s the president, and he may not get the letters or even reply....

Have you ever wanted to be a soccer player? Well I’m here to show you how it works and how to play. You should always listen to your soccer coach and you should be respectful and be a good person.... 

The VA DC (FLL) First Lego League took place on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Friendship Collegiate High School. This years theme was “Animal Allies”. Teams explored the relationship between people and animals. Dozens of teams from Washington DC and Virginia came out to participate in this years FLL tournament with the theme Animal Allies.... 

For the past few weeks, this question has been going through my head. Do we really need cell phones? Yes it’s great technology, but why? Over 92% of people in the United States own them. Yes, they are really useful, but do we really need them. I believe yes and no...